Free-to-play first-person hero shooter FragPunk announced for Xbox Series, PC [Update: Extended trailer]

Due out in 2025.

Bad Guitar Studio, a subsidiary studio of NetEase Games‘ ThunderFire Studios, has announced FragPunk, a free-to-play five-versus-five first-person hero shooter coming to Xbox Series and PC via Steam in 2025. Playtest are planned for both console and PC.

“We are overjoyed to be bringing FragPunk to players around the world. Our team at Bad Guitar lives and breathes first-person shooter games, and we are ready to leave our mark on the genre,” said creative director and producer Xin Chang in a press release. “We explored a number of elements that make first-person shooters special and considered ways to truly innovate in this space. FragPunk‘s card mechanic is a literal game changer and we can’t wait to see players surprise us with their own unique combinations of cards, heroes and weapons, round after round.”

NetEase Games vice president Ethan Wang added, “NetEase Games is excited to collaborate with Bad Guitar to deliver a thrilling, fast-paced five-versus-five competitive shooter experience featuring amazing action with infinite possibilities. This partnership continues our commitment to build world-class development teams and reach global audiences with cutting edge experiences.”

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

FragPunk is a fast-paced five-versus-five hero shooter with powerup cards that change the rules of each round! Choose your hero, your weapons, and pick from a selection of cards that dramatically change the rules of engagement!
Key Features
Bend the Rules With Shard Cards – No two rounds of FragPunk are ever the same. Discover over 70 Shard Cards with an activatable selection that changes every round creating new and unique combinations that create infinite possibilities! Cards can amplify your jump height, reverse the roles of attackers and defenders, engulf your bullets in flame or turn them into chain lightning, and even may resurrect you and your team!
Frantic Five-Versus-Five Hero Shooter – Each round lasts about 2.5 minutes, so get a move on! The short TTK means you have to aim well and react fast to win the fight. Pick between 10 heroes with diverse abilities, customize your weapon combination, choose your cards and get ready for a fight!
Variety That Fuels Replayability – Pick your favorite hero from a selection of 10, each with their own unique abilities. Find your favorite guns among the 15 available, some which have special abilities, like shooting faster over time, bursts and more! Discover new hero, weapon and card combinations and develop your personal combat style!
Immersive Maps and Vibrant Visuals – Prepare for rich map designs and mixed visual effects including collages, graffiti and a blend of realistic and stylized textures. Feast your eyes on bold colors, sharp shapes and dynamic lines to provide you with diverse visual experiences while the bullets fly.